Overview
The Life Of Percy Bysshe Shelley V1 is a comprehensive biography of the famous English poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley, written by Edward Dowden. The book is the first volume of a two-volume set and covers Shelley's life from his birth in 1792 to his marriage to his first wife, Harriet Westbrook, in 1811. Dowden provides a detailed account of Shelley's childhood and upbringing, his education at Eton and Oxford, and his early literary efforts. The book also explores Shelley's political views and his involvement in various radical movements of his time. The biography delves into Shelley's personal life, including his relationships with women, his elopement with Harriet Westbrook, and his subsequent marriage to Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Dowden also explores Shelley's travels throughout Europe and his literary output during this period, including his famous works such as ""Ozymandias"" and ""Prometheus Unbound."" The Life Of Percy Bysshe Shelley V1 offers a vivid and engaging portrait of one of the most important poets of the Romantic era. Dowden's meticulous research and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Shelley's life and work.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Edward Dowden
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 25, 2006
- | Number of Pages: 580 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1428662359
- | ISBN-13: 9781428662353
